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Recipe for a Perfect Christmas

2005Movie2 h 0 min

ComedyTV Movie
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

A heartwarming, hopeful comedy movie about family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

This holiday season taste the love

The holiday season is turned upside down for a neophyte food critic JJ (Pope) when her uninhibited mother (Baranski) shows up unannounced. In an attempt to occupy her mom's time, JJ works out a deal with a young chef (Cannavale) that stirs up some matters of the heart.

Feels like

  • Christmas Romance
  • Holiday Family Dynamics
  • Food Critic
  • Chef Romance
  • Wholesome
  • Situational Comedy
  • Heartwarming
  • Feel-Good Movie

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Sheldon Larry
Written by
Rachel Feldman, Susan Nanus
Produced by
Steve Solomos
Music by
Amin Bhatia, Ari Posner

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Facts

December 5, 2005 · 2 h 0 min · Comedy, TV Movie

Released
December 5, 2005
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
1 country

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Recipe for a Perfect Christmas?"

Questions about Recipe for a Perfect Christmas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Recipe for a Perfect Christmas worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Recipe for a Perfect Christmas okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Recipe for a Perfect Christmas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Recipe for a Perfect Christmas?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.